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Forgot to say - those pics are great, thanks for posting them. If I remember correctly, there will be a 3.0i I6, 4.8i v8 and a M5.0i(?) v10, right? I don't understand why not the 3.0i bi-turbo? That engine would do well with the new X5. I also wonder whether there will be a sport package for the 3.0i and 4.8i. I really can't wait to see more info on the new X5.

they should just bring the turbo diesel...and end the multiple engine options...it will perform way better anyways.

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Originally Posted by xdrive

Forgot to say - those pics are great, thanks for posting them. If I remember correctly, there will be a 3.0i I6, 4.8i v8 and a M5.0i(?) v10, right? I don't understand why not the 3.0i bi-turbo? That engine would do well with the new X5. I also wonder whether there will be a sport package for the 3.0i and 4.8i. I really can't wait to see more info on the new X5.

Hopefully a sport package will be shown at launch. The pictures shown above aren't really that appealing to me. Also, they should put some LED lights on the X5 so that it will look more high tech, IMO.

Tine, you certainly have great info. Hopefully the FlexRay you referred to does not mean brake by wire.

No, no, no. No brake-by-wire in BMW cars. Certainly no after MB's debacle with SBC.

FlexRay will be used e.g. to control new active drive control functions. Imagine: even quicker reacting xDrive - now with power distribution not only front-to-rear, but also left-to-right. Not to mention new DCS++ functions. And all the other ConnectedDrive functons.

But mind: in E70 X5 FlexRay will be used for operating / controlling air suspension only. Fully operating FR will be used in BMW vehicles coming in year 2008 (e.g. new 7 - serries).

No, no, no. No brake-by-wire in BMW cars. Certainly no after MB's debacle with SBC.

FlexRay will be used e.g. to control new active drive control functions. Imagine: even quicker reacting xDrive - now with power distribution not only front-to-rear, but also left-to-right. Not to mention new DCS++ functions. And all the other ConnectedDrive functons.

But mind: in E70 X5 FlexRay will be used for operating / controlling air suspension only. Fully operating FR will be used in BMW vehicles coming in year 2008 (e.g. new 7 - serries).